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Design Guidelines 9-19-11
BELLASERA
LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Amended and restated September 19, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION AND PHILOSOPHY
A. Introduction 1
B. Landscaping 2
C. Contouring and Site drainage 2
D. Native Plant Preservation 3
E. Landscape Zones 3
F. Irrigation 4
G. Exterior Lighting 5
H. Walls and Fences 5
I. Swimming pools and Spas 5
J. Colors 6
II. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL REQUIRMENTS
A. General 7
B. Committee Structure 8
C. Submittal Procedures 8
D. Review Procedures 12
E. Implementation of Approved Plans 13
F. Appeal of "Not Approved" and "Approved as Noted" Decisions 14
G. Building Permits 14
H. Fees 14
I. Enforcement 14
III. DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Architectural Character Modification to Additions to and Maintenance of Existing
Homes and Casita's
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B. Exterior Surface Materials 20
C. Landscaping Requirements and Guidelines 20
D. Site Contouring 24
E. Walls & Fences 24
F. Ancillary Equipment Pools, AC, Solar 26
G. Trash & Recycling Containers 27
H. Signage 27
I. Holiday Decorations 27
J. Lighting 27
K. Prohibited Structures 28
L. Flagpoles/Brackets 29
M. Accessory Buildings 29
N. Pools 29
O. Barbecues, Firepits and Fireplaces 30
P. Irrigation 30
Q. Patios and Courtyards 30
R. Architectural Screening, Shade Devices 30
S. Security & Screen Doors 31
T. Rain Gutters 32
U. Gates 32
V. Ramadas and Gazebos 32
W. Drainage 33
X. Antennas and Satellite Dishes 33
IV. NONLIABILITY FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS 34
V. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES 34
VI. DEFINITIONS 34
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A-1: Bellasera Modification Application 37
APPENDIX A-2: Modification Committee Response To Application 39
APPENDIX A-3: Certificate Of Compliance 40
APPENDIX B: Approved Plant List 41
APPENDIX B-1: Prohibited Plant List 48
APPENDIX C-1: Minimum Landscape Standards 49
APPENDIX C-2: Landscape Design Criteria 50
APPENDIX C-3: Landscape Criteria Worksheet 51
APPENDIX C-4: Plant Legend 54
APPENDIX C-5: Blank Worksheet 55
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I. INTRODUCTION
The intent of the Bellasera Landscape and Architectural Design Guidelines ("Design
Guidelines") is to preserve the desert environment and architectural character of the high
Sonoran Desert, to protect the aesthetics and environment within the community, and to
respect the vistas and views of the mountain setting without discouraging the individual
ideas that will enrich the community. A discussion of the philosophy underlying the
Design Guidelines follows below.
The Design Guidelines provide an overall framework and comprehensive set of standards
and procedures to allow the residential community to develop and progress in an orderly
and cohesive manner. They establish criteria for design, style, size, location and mode of
architecture, design and mode of landscaping, site improvements, colors, materials and
the construction and modification of improvements. They also establish a process for
judicious review of proposed new developments and changes within the community.
These Design Guidelines have been prepared and adopted by the Modifications
Committee pursuant to the CC&Rs for Bellasera Community Association (“Bellasera”).
They may be changed and amended to serve the needs of an evolving community
pursuant to the procedures set forth in the CC&Rs and in these Design Guidelines.
To the extent that any local government ordinance, building code or regulation requires a
more restrictive standard than the standards set forth in these Design Guidelines or the
CC&Rs, the local government standards shall prevail. To the extent that any local
government standard is less restrictive than these Design Guidelines or the CC&Rs, the
CC&Rs and Design Guidelines, (in that order) shall prevail.
PHILOSOPHY UNDERLYING LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. INTRODUCTION
The high Sonoran desert landscape characteristic of Bellasera is unique to a small
segment of the West. The Sonoran Desert covers three distinct areas: the Sonoran
Desert of Mexico, the Baja and the Arizona Sonoran Desert. These three small
deserts contain many uncommon plant species. Because our landscape is so
extraordinary, we feel that the promotion of sound principles for preservation is
especially important.
The Design Guidelines have been written specifically for Bellasera in an effort to
impart to the Owners, the philosophy and vision that formed the community and
to promote responsible landscape design practices. We hope to provide you with
an arena for increasing your awareness of desert life and your appreciation of the
unrivaled beauty which this desert setting has to offer. It is only through
appreciation that we can expect to maintain the high quality of development
standards that Bellasera has initiated and to ensure that the development will
mature into a dynamic, environmentally sensitive, residential community.
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The desert appears a harsh environment at first glance. Plant and animal species
have learned to adapt to extreme environmental conditions. Despite the adversity,
the desert is an extremely fragile environment and man’s impact can be severe.
We must examine the natural systems of the desert and create new development
practices that respond to this delicate environment.
B. LANDSCAPING
The term "landscaping" is somewhat misleading in that it implies the placement
of plants in the ground. However, plant placement is only one component of a
good landscape. Other components to consider are: contouring and site drainage,
irrigation, lighting, exterior structures, walls, surface treatments (both hardscape
and softscape), and recreational elements such as pools and spas. Combined,
these components produce a complete outdoor living environment that is not only
aesthetically pleasing but functional.
Once one gains an understanding of the various components involved in creating
a livable exterior environment you can take the necessary steps to enact your
vision. The first step to planning your landscape is to prepare a thorough analysis
of existing conditions around your home. Analyze your lifestyle and develop an
inventory of activities and elements to include in your landscape. For example, do
you like to entertain outdoors or have friends over to barbecue? Do you enjoy
quiet evenings around an outdoor fireplace gazing at the stars? As you develop
your inventory; consider the importance of location. For example, you want a
pool that is visible from the kitchen to keep an eye on the kids; or you want an
herb garden in close proximity to the kitchen. Other items to consider are: the
view from inside your home, the environment and your surroundings, and your
budget. A good landscape design can modify your indoor environment by
providing shade on hot walls or screening undesirable views. When thinking
about a budget, consider the importance of the outdoors. Does your lifestyle
revolve around the outdoors? Do you enjoy spending your leisure time outside?
People often are reluctant to consider the exterior as a priority even though many
of us spend the majority of our time there. Consider investing in a good master
plan and phase your landscape project.
C. CONTOURING AND SITE DRAINAGE
Contouring is the artistic shaping of the land for the purpose of creating and
enhancing drainage patterns, providing interest in the landscape, creating
opportunities for water harvesting-and creating micro-environments for planting.
Contouring is one of the elements of landscape design often overlooked or
overdone. When complete, contouring should produce pleasing, natural forms that
take shape gradually, lending the landscape a more naturalized appearance.
Abrupt mounds, small bumps or sharp forms do not appear natural. The
depressions between mounds are opportune places for plants that respond to
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increased water such as desert trees or riparian plants. Retain mounds for cacti
and shrubs that cannot tolerate excess moisture.
D. NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION
The native plants of the Sonoran Desert are unique; so unique that the State of
Arizona and the City of Scottsdale have initiated ordinances to help preserve the
environment. Protected plant species require permits for relocation, transporting
and selling. During the planning and construction of Bellasera, extensive effort
was made to minimize disturbance to mature, trees and saguaros and to relocate
those that were in the way of construction. These plants were stored in a nursery
throughout construction and then replanted into the landscape. The Design
Guidelines will ensure that future development within Bellasera harmonizes and
blends with, rather than dominates, the natural environment
We share this information in hopes that the future Owners in Bellasera will
develop a respect for the desert environment and will maintain the high standards
of preservation previously established. We also hope that, rather than viewing the
Design Guidelines and the approved and prohibited plant lists and requirements as
a constraint, you will view them as an opportunity to protect and preserve this
unique desert experience.
E. LANDSCAPE ZONES
Several landscape zones and corresponding plant palettes were established for the
community during the planning stages. The landscape was divided into three
zones: natural areas, transition areas and high-use areas.
Natural areas are synonymous with the unimproved, natural or revegetated
common areas found throughout the community. They include the perimeter
landscape buffers, retention basins and natural washes where the existing desert
plants are undisturbed or have been reestablished.
The native palette (for natural areas) contains lush desert vegetation including
Palo Verde,' both Blue and Foothills variety, Acacia, Canotia, Mesquite and
Ironwood. Various cacti native to the Sonoran Desert are also plentiful, providing
a magnificent plant palette with which to work. The diversity in the native plant
palette and its ability to adapt to extreme environmental conditions makes the
native plant materials a logical choice.
The native palette can be complemented with a seed mix to aid in reestablishing
smaller grasses, shrubs and wildflowers. Although the plants within this palette
are suitable for all areas, its use is required within restored natural areas.
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Enhanced landscape areas occur between the natural areas and the more intensely
landscaped high-use areas or stand alone at key areas in the project. For example,
the landscape around a community center would be developed as an enhanced
area.
Enhanced areas include adapted native plants as well as other Desert species.
These areas provide a transition between the native plant materials of the natural
areas and the approved non-native plant materials permitted within the high-use
areas. The plants listed on the enhanced palette-level 1 include other Sonoran
Desert plant materials not commonly found on this site and may be used in
transition areas.
The high-use areas include residential yards and public open spaces. These areas
may contain the largest variety of plant species including native plants and non-
indigenous, drought-tolerant, arid region materials. The plants listed on the
enhanced palette-level 2 may be used in high-use areas.
The Approved Plant List, listed in Appendix B, has two additional landscape zone
designations on the Legend: E-3 and E-4. E-3 plants include more ornamental
plant species which may require greater water usage or may not be as compatible
in form or color with the native vegetation. E-3 plants may be used with Enclosed
Yards only.
E-4 plants include many other ornamental species which may have higher water
requirements, including seasonal annuals, perennials or lush, shade-loving foliage
which is not compatible visually or physically (water needs) with the arid region
plant materials. E-4 plants may only be used within Containers or Pots.
F. IRRIGATION
While the native and arid region plant materials you will be using in your
landscape require minimal water, the specific requirements vary from plant to
plant and location to location. The designer should be able to recommend an
initial or basic watering schedule. Consider watering schedules a guide. Adjust
schedules to compensate for climate changes, soil characteristics, location and
exposure. Watch your plants for signs of stress and adjust water accordingly.
More plants die from over watering than under watering.
Owners may not irrigate the areas beyond residential walls. The native vegetation
does not require additional water and irrigating these areas can lead to disease and
death of the native plants, particularly cacti, and aid in the spread of undesirable
plant species or weeds. The Association may from time to time install temporary
irrigation systems if needed to establish new vegetation areas. Native plants need
regular water during the establishment period. Transplanted desert trees may
require irrigation for several years before developing a large enough root system
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to survive sustained periods of drought. Other small plant materials establish in a
year or less.
G. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Exterior lighting within desert communities such as Bellasera is a sensitive issue.
To achieve an appropriate balance, lighting should be adequate for residents while
preserving the dramatic nighttime sky. Within the community, lighting consists
primarily of landscape lighting. Street illumination occurs only at intersections or
to illuminate signage. We encourage you to consult your landscape architect or a
lighting designer for current lighting techniques and equipment.
Minimize lighting within residential yards. Lighting has the power of being a very
strong design element, as well as an element that can provide direction. It is
intended to add another level of beauty and integrity to the landscape. State of the
art lighting equipment utilizes glare shields and low wattage bulbs that conceal
the source of the light and eliminate glare. Emphasize downlighting as opposed to
uplighting. Downlighting has less impact on the night sky as light is cast
downward rather than spilling into the nighttime sky. In general, landscape
lighting or low level path lighting should serve as the primary form of exterior
lighting.
Avoid excessive spill lights on buildings, garage doors, driveways, etc. Allow the
landscape lights to create the effect and provide indirect ambient light for
visibility.
H. WALLS AND FENCES
The vision for walls within Bellasera embraces the philosophy of "minimum
visual impact." Walls may be used where needed for screening, providing
privacy, enclosing pools and spas and for retaining.
The three types of wall construction selected for the community cover a variety of
needs. Solid block masonry walls with stucco should be used for screening where
residences abut other residences or back up to a public right of way. Open
wrought iron fencing or a combination of a masonry knee wall with stucco and
wrought iron fencing is suitable for yards that abut open space or washes.
Wall design may require the services of a structural engineer and/or civil
engineer.
I. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
Consideration should be given in designing pool and spa areas to provide privacy
for the Owner and neighbors. Pools and spas may be sunken below grade using
PHILOSOPHY UNDERLYING LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
J. COLORS
Colors should be deep, muted tones chosen to blend with the natural colors of the
desert vegetation and mountains as seen from a distance. Exterior colors should
be limited to a Light Reflectivity Value (LRV) of 40 or less.
Colors vary greatly when exposed to sunlight during different times of day.
Although colors may look acceptable in the shade, they can be highly reflective in
sunlight. Choose exterior colors in natural light, rather than indoors under
artificial lighting, as shades selected under artificial lighting do not represent their
true color value.
These are all Sherwin Williams paint names/colors
Color Scheme # 1
Main color = Tavern Taupe, SW7508
Trim = Down Home, SW6081
Color Scheme # 2
Main color = Sensational Sand, SW6094
Trim = Nuthatch, SW6088
Color Scheme # 3
Main color = Trusty Tan, SW6087
Trim = Nuthatch, SW6088
Color Scheme # 4
Main color = Tony Taupe, SW7038
Trim = Down Home, SW6081
Color Scheme # 5
Main color = Dry Dock, SW7502
Trim = Tree Branch, SW7525
The color scheme requires the authorized colors for your home to be applied as
follows:
1. The lighter color goes on the sidewalls.
2. The darker color goes on the fascia just below the roofline, the
pop-outs, and the garage door.
3. All metal surfaces, which include gates and fences, are painted
Bernard Brown
4. Front Door(s): color may not be changed without the prior consent
of the Committee.
5. Fence color = Sands of Time, SW6101
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Common Area Concrete Block Wall = Bark Mulch (maintained by the Bellasera).
Owner’s Concrete Block Wall Responsibility: See Section III, E.
Wrought Iron View Fence= Frazee Paint Store Bernard Brown
II. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General.
Pursuant to Article XI of the CC&Rs, any Owner wishing to:
- construct improvements,
- modify or add to existing improvements (including painting),
- install a pool, spa, or other water features,
- construct or install walls, fences, or hard, permanent materials such as paving,
brick, masonry, railroad ties, wood trim, concrete, rocks, flagstone, outdoor
barbecue, fireplaces, or other inert material ("hardscape"),
- landscape (including original landscape),
- alter grading or drainage, or
- place any object (i.e., lighting and decorations) on his or her Lot.
is required to submit an application and such other materials as set forth in
Section C hereof (a "Review Request") to the appropriate committee, as described
below, and receive approval of such committee prior to commencing construction.
There are no exemptions or automatic approvals, with the exception that a
submittal of an application and plans for repainting the exterior of a structure in
its existing color is not required, if such existing color was previously approved
by the appropriate committee. In the case of repainting in the existing color,
Owners must refer to the paint specifications in the Bellasera office rather than
match existing faded colors of the house.
It shall be the responsibility of all Owners to comply with all standards and
procedures within these Design Guidelines, as well as all requirements of the
CC&Rs.
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B. Committee Structure.
Architectural and design review and control for Bellasera is handled by a
committee established by the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Bellasera
Community Association, Inc. ("Association"). The Modifications Committee has
been established to monitor, review and control the development of Bellasera.
1. Modifications Committee. The Modifications Committee shall review
.plans and specifications, and the Board shall enforce these Design Guidelines and
may promulgate additional design standards and review procedures. The
Modifications Committee has exclusive jurisdiction over original construction,
initial landscape installation, modifications, additions, and alterations made to
Lots, to structures and landscaping on Lots. After a Lot and its structures and
landscaping have been completed according to approved plans, the Modifications
Committee must review all proposed changes to the exterior of the structure and
the Lot. Members of the Modifications Committee will be appointed by the
Board.
C. Submittal Procedures
The following procedures shall apply to Owners when submitting Review
Requests to the Modifications Committee.
1. An application (sample form attached as Appendix A-1) requesting review
by the Committee is required for all Review Requests. The application shall
include the following information:
a. Owner's name, mailing address and telephone number.
b. The street address of the Lot.
c. The Declarant’s original plan number and/or model name of home.
d. The nature of the request. Such request shall be limited to:
i. Review and approval of final plans (initial submission).
ii. Appeal of a "not approved" Review Request or any
notation of an "approved as noted" Review Request.
iii. Review and consideration of exceptions to or deviations
from the Design Guidelines.
iv. Review and consideration for a change to the provisions of
the Design Guidelines.
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e. A brief description of the proposed construction or modification.
f. Planned completion date for the construction or modification
proposed in the Review Request.
g. An acknowledgment that the Owner is responsible for scheduling
all work in a timely manner and for complying with any approval issued
by the Modification Committee.
h. The name, address and telephone numbers of Owner's agent, or
representative or subcontractor (if applicable).
2. In addition to the application the Owner shall submit plans for the
proposed construction or modification as follows:
a. For landscape, contouring, irrigation or lighting plan approval, or
amendments to approved plans, Owner shall submit two copies of the
landscape, contouring, irrigation and lighting plans for the Front and Rear
Yards of the Lot and the Worksheet found in Appendix C-5 of this
document. Plans must be drawn to scale (1" = 10 feet or 1" = 20 feet) and
must clearly indicate the following information:
i. Identify the location of all existing or proposed plants
including trees, shrubs, accent plants and groundcover. Draw
proposed and existing plants at their mature size using symbols or
call outs that correspond to the plant legend.
If the Review Request is for an amendment to a previously
approved landscape plan, the existing trees, plants and shrubs shall
be marked on the landscape plan with a circle marked with a
dashed line and a cross in the center indicating their location, and
with the proposed additions marked on the landscape plan with a
circle marked with a solid line and a dot in the center. All
landscape materials proposed to be removed shall be described as
part of the Review Request.
ii. The plant legend must identify the botanical and common
name, installation size, size of plant at maturity (should be same
size as drawn on the plan), and quantities. A plant legend form is
included in Appendix C-4 of this document and must be a part of
the landscape plan submittal. Incomplete submittals WILL NOT be
accepted for review.
iii. Identify areas to receive any hardscape treatments. Clearly
mark the hardscape treatments on the landscape plan and the
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legend so that the Modifications Committee can easily determine
the location, type and color of the material. Submit material and
color samples upon-request by the committee.
iv. Identify areas to receive softscape. The plan shall clearly
indicate the location and type of treatment proposed, i.e.,
decomposed granite locations, native rock applications, or
boulders. Legend should indicate proposed quantities, size of
material and color. See example below.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION QUANTITY SIZE
Select Granite Boulder 2 each 1/2 Ton
Select-Granite-Boulder 3 each ¾ Ton
Madison Gold Granite 8 Tons 1/2" Minus
v. Prepare a contouring plan using a minimum of 1 foot
contour intervals. Indicate proposed slope ratios along the face of
each contoured area (3:1, 4:1 etc.). Contouring must occur on all
Front Yards or any Side Yard located outside the fence to provide
visual interest to the streetscape and to help provide smooth,
seamless transitions between proposed and existing grades.
Contouring should not result in a lumpy appearance.
Lots have been designed and graded to provide positive drainage
from the Lot to the street or to a wash/open space area. The
contouring plan must address proposed direction of flow across the
site. The Owner shall hold harmless the Association, the
Modifications Committee and the Board for any damage caused by
the alteration of the grade by Owner in connection with the design
or installation of Owner's landscaping, including damage to
Owner's house. The Owner shall be responsible for any additional
damage to the property, house or neighboring property caused by
altering the grading.
vi. Provide on a separate plan, the major components of the
automatic, underground irrigation system, including: the location
of the timer box, the valves and mainline. Provide in a note-form
the equipment specifications such as type and style of emitter or
sprinkler head. If turf areas are proposed, a complete irrigation
plan of such turf areas must be submitted and the location of each
sprinkler head must be included. Irrigation plans for turf areas
must indicate with contouring and head type/locations, that excess
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runoff or overspray will not occur into the adjacent landscape areas
or adjacent street or sidewalk.
vii. Identify location of any proposed landscape lights,
transformers or electrical equipment and method for screening.
Provide construction details on the plans and equipment
specifications in the legend including type of fixture, color and
finish of light fixture, voltage and bulb wattage requirements. The
Modifications Committee may require field testing of fixture
locations at night prior to final installation and/or the Owner to
provide an on-site demonstration of proposed site lighting
techniques.
b. For changes to or additions to the home. The Owner shall submit
two sets of floor plans for the site, including the plot plan and a copy of
the floor plan for the model and elevation. On such plans, Owner shall
draw the proposed changes or additions to the exterior elevation. If Owner
has a photograph of another house or a picture from a magazine that will
assist the Modifications Committee in its review, such photo should be
submitted. The application should contain a description of the materials
Owner plans to use in such changes or additions. If the change or addition
affects the roof or roof line, a roof plan should also be submitted. A
building section may be requested depending on the complexity of the
change or addition. The Modifications Committee may require that plans
be prepared by a qualified architect or engineer depending upon the nature
of the request.
c. For all other improvements, changes or additions to the home,
including, but not limited to, construction, installation, or modification of
walls and fences, ancillary equipment, signage, pools, play equipment,
grading, drainage, and irrigation systems, the Owner shall submit a site
plan drawn to scale showing the location, height, and dimension of the
proposed improvement, change, or addition, the property line of the Lot,
the setback requirements, any easements, the footprint of the home and
driveway, sidewalks, decks, patio, walls, and existing landscaping. The
Owner shall also submit a detailed description of the proposed
improvement, change, or addition, the purpose of the proposed
improvement, change or addition, construction specifications, material and
color samples, if appropriate, and any additional information or
clarification requested by the appropriate committee. .Copies of all
necessary permits, fees and applications shall also be submitted.
3. The Modifications Committee may request additional information and
clarification of the information given if deemed appropriate by the Committee.
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For example, the Modifications Committee may request that large color samples
(2’ to 3’) be painted on key exterior walls prior to completing a project. The panel
samples can be observed by the Modifications Committee at various times during
the day to ensure their trueness of color under different levels of sunlight. Until all
requested information is provided to the Modifications Committee, the Review
Request shall be deemed incomplete.
4. All Review Requests should be addressed to Bellasera Community
Association, Inc. at such address as designated by the Board in written notice to
the Owners. Please note that the request is for the attention of the Modifications
Committee.
5. All documents contained in the Review Request shall be submitted in
duplicate.
D. Review Procedures.
1. The Modifications Committee shall review all requests, in open session,
and based solely on the information contained within the Review Request;
provided, however, the Modifications Committee, its committee members and
authorized agents may at any time request additional information or inspect a Lot
for compliance with the CC&Rs, these Design Guidelines and any approved plans
for construction or modification.
2. The-Modifications Committee will reference these Design reviewing
requests. Although these Guidelines address a broad range of exterior building
and site conditions, they are not intended to be all inclusive. Variances to these
Design Guidelines may be permitted by the Modifications Committee only in
accordance with Section 11.7 of the CC&Rs.
3. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete Review Request, the
Modifications Committee shall respond to the Owner. FAILURE OF THE
COMMITTEE TO RESPOND FOR ANY REASON WITHIN 30 DAYS SHALL
NOT BE DEEMED AN APPROVAL, BUT SHALL BE DEEMED A DENIAL
OF THE REQUEST. The Modifications decision shall be rendered in one of the-
following three forms:
a. "Approved" - The entire document submitted is approved in total.
b. “Approved As Noted" - The document submitted is partially
approved. The Owner must resubmit the application incorporating the
Modifications Committee’s conditions and receive approval prior to
commencing the construction or alteration.
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c. "Not Approved" - The entire document submitted is not approved,
and no work may commence.
Sample form attached as Appendix A-2.
E. Implementation of Approved Plans.
1. All work must conform to approved plans. If it is determined by the
Modifications Committee that work completed or in progress on any Lot is not in
compliance with these Design Guidelines or any approval listed by the
Modifications Committee, the Modifications Committee shall notify the Board.
The Board shall notify the Owner in writing of such noncompliance within thirty
(30) days of inspection, specifying in reasonable detail the particulars of
noncompliance and shall require the Owner to remedy the same. If the Owner
fails to remedy such noncompliance or fails to commence and continue diligently
toward achieving compliance, then such noncompliance shall be deemed to be in
violation of the CC&Rs and these Design Guidelines.
2. If construction does not commence on a project for which plans have been
approved within one-hundred twenty (120) days of such approval, such approval
shall be deemed withdrawn, and it shall be necessary for the Owner to resubmit
the plans to the Modifications Committee for reconsideration.
3. The Modifications Committee shall include in any approval a maximum
time period for the completion of any new construction or modification. The
Owner may request an extension of such maximum time period not less than three
(3) days prior to the expiration of the maximum time period, which the
Modifications Committee may approve or disapprove, in its sole discretion.
4. If construction is not completed on a project for which plans have been
approved within the period set forth in the approval or within any extension
approved by the Modifications Committee, such approval shall be deemed
withdrawn, and such incomplete construction shall be deemed to be in violation
of the CC&Rs and these Design Guidelines.
5. When the approved modification has been completed the Owner shall
notify the Modifications Committee. A member of the Committee will inspect
the modification to insure compliance with the approved request. Following a
satisfactory inspection, a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE will be issued
(sample form attached as Appendix A-3).
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F. Appeal of “Not Approved” and “Approved” as Noted Decisions.
Any Owner shall have the right to appeal a decision of the Modifications Committee by
resubmitting the information, documents and fees set forth in this Article II; however,
such appeal shall be considered only if the appellant has modified the proposed
construction or modification or has new information which would, in the Modifications
Committee's opinion, warrant reconsideration. If an Owner fails to appeal a decision of
the Modifications Committee or if the Modifications Committee after appeal again rules
in a manner aggrieving the appellant, the decision of the Modifications Committee is
final. The filing of an appeal does not extend any maximum time period for the
completion of any new construction or modification, including the period for completion
of initial landscaping, as set forth in Article III, Section C(3).
G. Building Permits.
If the plans submitted by an Owner require a building permit, it is the responsibility of
the Owner to obtain such permit. The approval of the Modifications Committee is not a
guarantee that such plans will be approved by the City of Scottsdale. If the city requires
modifications to the plans, such modifications must be approved by the Modifications
Committee.
H. Fees.
The Board may establish and charge reasonable fees for review of applications.
Any fee payments shall be made at the time of request and prior to review by the
Modifications Committee. All fees shall be made payable to the Bellasera
Community Association, Inc. and will be non-refundable.
I. Enforcement.
1. Establishment of a Violation.
a. Architectural. Any improvement (as such term is defined in
Section 11.1 of the CC&Rs) of any kind or nature erected, placed or
altered on any Lot which has not been first approved by the Modifications
Committee (MC) or which does not in all respects conform to that which
has been so approved is deemed a "Violation" under this Enforcement
Policy for all purposes.
b. Use Restrictions. Any activity or condition allowed to continue on
any Lot that is in direct opposition to Article IV, Article XII and Exhibit
"C" ("Use Restrictions") of the CC&Rs which is not expressly authorized
by the Board is deemed a "Violation" under this enforcement policy for all
purposes.
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2. Notice of Violation.
a. Initial Notice. Upon verification of the existence of a Violation by
the management staff ("Management") of Bellasera, Management will
send to the Lot Owner a written notice of the discovery of the Violation
("Initial Notice"). The Initial Notice will inform the recipient as follows:
i. The nature, description and location of the Violation; and
ii. A request to remedy the Violation; and
iii. Notice that if the Violation has already been corrected or
plans and specifications for a subject improvement have been
submitted to the MC to disregard the notice.
b. Notice of Violation. If the Lot Owner fails to remedy the
Violation or fails to submit plans and specifications for the offending
improvement to the MC or if the MC has denied approval of the plans and
specifications submitted, and the violation is continuing, no earlier than
ten (10) days from the Initial Notice, Management shall send to the Lot
Owner a Second Notice of Violation informing the recipient as follows:
i. The nature, description and location of the Violation and
the failure of the Lot Owner to correct the Violation, as previously
requested; and
ii. Notice that if the Violation is corrected or eliminated
within ten (10) days from the delivery of the Second Notice of
Violation, no further action will be taken; and
iii. If necessary, work on any Improvement must cease
immediately and may not resume without the expressed written
approval of the MC; and
iv. Failure to remedy or cease work on any subject
improvement will result in the Association electing to pursue any
one or more of the remedies available to the Association under the
CC&Rs, Bylaws or this Enforcement Policy.
c. Failure to Remedy. Failure to (i) cease all work immediately upon
receipt of the Second Notice of Violation , or (ii) remedy the current
violation existing upon the Lot within ten (10) days of the date of the
Notice of Violation, shall constitute a continuing Violation and result in
one or more of the following: (a) a fine being levied by the Association
against the Lot Owner, (b) correction of the offending Improvement by the
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Association at the expense of the Lot Owner through a Benefitted
Assessment being levied against the Lot Owner, which may be recorded as
a lien against the Lot or (c) any other remedy under law or at equity, the
CC&Rs or this Enforcement Policy, including but not limited to injunctive
relief. Management shall send to the Lot Owner a formal Notice of Fine
informing the recipient of the continuing Violation and the remedy chosen
as a result thereof. The date of the Notice of Fine shall be the "Notice of
Fine Date."
d. Fine Structure. Any fine imposed pursuant to the provisions of
Paragraph 2 shall be imposed at the rate of $100 beginning on the 10th
day
following delivery of the Notice of Fine if the alleged Violation has not
been corrected by such date, and an additional fine of $100 for each
additional 14 days the Violation remains uncorrected thereafter.
e. Hearing. Included in the Notice of Fine will be the opportunity for
the Lot Owner to request and be granted a hearing by the appropriate
Committee or the Board prior to any fine or Benefitted Assessment being
levied upon the Lot Owner. The Notice of Fine will allow the Lot Owner
ten (10) days to contact Management, in writing, to request a hearing upon
the issue of the continuing Violation. Should the Lot Owner fail to contact
Management within ten (10) days of the Notice of Fine Date, that party
will have waived its opportunity for said hearing.
3. Corrective Action.
a. Where a Violation is determined to exist and referred to the Board
of Directors of the Association, pursuant to any provision of this
Enforcement Policy, Management, with the approval of the majority of the
Board of the Association, may undertake to cause the Violation to be
corrected, removed or otherwise abated by qualified contractors if
Management, in its reasonable judgment, determines the Violation may be
readily corrected, removed or abated without undue expense and without
breach of the peace. Where management decides to initiate any action by
qualified contractors, the following will apply:
i. Management must give the Lot Owner and any third party
directly affected by the proposed action prior written notice of
undertaking of the action. The forgoing notice may be given at any
time.
ii. Cost incurred in correcting or eliminating the Violation will
be referred to the Association to be recovered from the Lot Owner
as a Benefited Assessment as set for in Article X of the CC&Rs.
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iii. The Association, and its agents and contractors will not be
liable to the Lot Owner or any third party for any damages or costs
alleged to arise by virtue of action taken under this Paragraph 3
where the Association and its agents have acted reasonably and in
conformity with this Enforcement Policy.
4. Referral to Legal Counsel.
a. Where a Violation is determined to exist and is referred to the
Board of Directors of the Association, pursuant to any of the provisions of
this Enforcement Policy and where Management deems it to be in the best
interests of the Association, the Board may, at any time during the
enforcement process, refer the Violation to legal counsel for action
seeking injunctive relief against the Lot Owner to correct or otherwise
abate the Violation, or to pursue any other legal or equitable remedy that
may be available to the Association.
5. Notices.
a. Any notice required by this Enforcement Policy to be given, sent,
delivered or received in writing will be deemed to have been given, sent,
delivered or received, as the case may be, upon the earlier to occur of the
following.
i. When the notice is delivered by Telecom: the notice is
deemed delivered when the sender receives a facsimile
acknowledgement acknowledging delivery of telecopy.
ii. When the notice is placed into the care and custody of the
United States Postal Service, the notice is deemed delivered as of
the date the notice is deposited into a receptacle of the United
States Postal Service with postage prepaid and addressed to the
most recent address of the recipient according to the records of the
Association. Any Second Notice of Violation will be sent certified
mail, return receipt requested.
b. Where the interests of an Owner in a Lot have been handled by a
representative or agent of such Owner or where Owner has otherwise
acted so as to put the Association on notice that its interests in a Lot has
been and is being handled by a representative or agent, any notice or
communication from the Association or Management pursuant to this
Enforcement Policy will be deemed full and effective for all purposes if
given to such representative or agent.
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6. Cure of Violation During Enforcement.
a. A Lot Owner may correct or eliminate a Violation at any time
during the pendency of any procedure prescribed by this Enforcement
Policy. Upon verification by Management that the Violation has been
corrected or eliminated, the Violation will be deemed no longer to exist
and the Notice of Violation voided. The Lot Owner will remain liable for
all costs and fines under this Enforcement Policy, which costs and fines, if
not paid upon demand thereof by Management, will be referred to the
Association for collection as a Benefited Assessment pursuant to Article X
of the CC&Rs.
III. DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Architectural Character: Modifications, Additions to and Maintenance of Existing
Homes.
Bellasera property Owners wishing to make any addition or modification to the
exterior of their home, casita, garage, pool house or to modify the landscape or
hardscape plan that was originally approved for their home in accordance with the
Design Guidelines, MUST submit an application to the Modifications Committee,
as required by the Design Guidelines and CC&Rs.
Forms for this purpose can be picked up at the clubhouse office or downloaded
from the Bellasera web site. Any unauthorized modification may become subject
to removal at the Owner's expense. An unauthorized modification could be
especially troublesome when a property is for sale if a lien exists for the removal
of that modification.
1. The architectural design of any and all additions, alterations and
renovations to the exterior of an existing home shall strictly conform to the design
of the original home in style, detailing, materials and color.
2. The height of any addition to an existing home shall not be higher than the
original roof line.
3. All materials used in the maintenance, repair, addition to and alterations of
an existing home shall be consistent with those materials used in the original
construction of the home as to color, composition, type and method of attachment.
The Modifications Committee may allow substitute materials if such materials are
deemed by such committee to be compatible with the theme of the community.
4. All building colors and materials shall meet the provisions of the
Environmentally Sensitive Land Ordinance and all other applicable laws for upper
desert and hillside landforms. Darker, rather than lighter, colors are preferred to
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minimum reflectivity. No paint colors shall be used which have a Light
Reflectivity Value greater than forty percent (40%). Exterior paint and material
colors shall not exceed a value of six and a chroma of six as indicated in the
Munsell Book of Color on file with the City of Scottsdale Planning and Zoning
Department.
5. When additions, alterations or renovations are performed to an existing
home, the established Lot drainage shall not be altered. All new or altered roofs
shall drain to the ground solely within the deeded Lot area. No roof may drain
directly onto a neighboring property.
6. Mirrored surfaces and all treatments which change ordinary glass into a
mirrored surface are prohibited. Gray or bronze tinted glass is recommended to
minimize reflectivity. Clerestory windows are recommended over sky lights for
their cooling principles and solar effectiveness. Non-mirrored window tinting is
permitted.
7. Bright untarnished copper and other metallic surfaces shall be treated to
reduce reflections.
8. All maintenance and repairs of existing homes shall be consistent with the
Community-Wide Standard.
9. CASITAS AND ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGES TO
THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME, OR LOT IMPROVEMENTS.
Submit all exterior improvements to your home or lot to the Bellasera
Modifications Committee prior to installation. All construction or changes to the
exterior of a home or Lot requires prior approval of the Modifications Committee.
The committee reviews and confirms compliance of the development in
accordance with a comprehensive set of design standards and guidelines. These
standards cover such items as building heights, exterior colors and materials, as
well as other architectural elements, such as artwork, antennae, playhouses,
landscaping and fences. This review procedure allows the Association to provide
fellow members comfort that all improvements will meet or exceed Bellasera's
uniform standards. Confirmation of compliance of any changes must be obtained
prior to starting them.
Residents also have to obtain Permits from the City of Scottsdale prior to building
and a copy of the Permits must be included with their application to the Modifica-
tions Committee.
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B. Exterior Surface Materials.
Exterior ground surfaces can be covered with hardscape or soft materials, such as granite
or mulch ("softscape").
1. Hardscape.
The configuration of hardscape areas should be dictated by circulation patterns,
the landscape design concept and in some cases the shape or configuration of the
chosen paving material. Natural building materials like stone or integral-colored
exposed aggregate concrete are a logical selection for exterior ground surfaces.
Other choices including brown finished colored concrete or interlocking paving
treatments are also acceptable as durable hard surfaces. The Owner and the
Modifications Committee should consider the weathering capability of all exterior
ground surfaces and proposed materials. The Arizona sunlight can be extremely
destructive, with ultraviolet rays not only fading colors, but also causing major
deterioration of certain materials and construction systems. For example, wood,
when exposed to the sun, requires considerable maintenance and special finishes.
It may crack or warp even when properly finished; therefore, its use should be
limited, with the character of weathered wood being carefully considered
wherever it is used.
2. Softscape.
Softscape treatments include non-permanent surfaces such as plant materials,
decomposed granite, soil cement or native granite rock. Softscape elements are
typically porous allowing water to filter into the soil. Circulation patterns, amount
of use and desired level of formality should be considered when selecting a
surface treatment. For example, a mix of soil cement and decomposed granite is
an alternative paving material for patios or outdoor seating areas as are bricks or
stone laid on sand.
Only decomposed granite, native granite rock or river rock is acceptable as a
landscape material. Crushed rock, artificially colored or naturally mined rock that
is uncommon to the Bellasera site shall not be permitted. Decomposed granite
shall be specified as Madison Gold 3/4" to 1/2" minus or similar. Resident shall
submit a sample for approval. Native granite rock should be naturally colored,
weathered rock to blend with the adjacent desert floor. If naturally weathered
rock is not used, treat rock surfaces with Eonite, or equivalent product, to ensure
the color is compatible with the desert surroundings.
C. Landscaping Requirements and Guidelines.
1. Bellasera includes three major landscape zones: Natural Areas
(unimproved common areas), high-use areas (residential yards), and Enhanced
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Areas. A landscape palette has been established for each of the landscape zones.
The palettes build on one another creating a gradual transition between the
different landscape areas. Appendix B lists approved plant materials for each
landscape zone.
Because it is difficult to list every acceptable plant material, the Modifications
Committee will consider other plant materials upon request. Plant species must be
drought tolerant, arid-region materials that do not appear on the Prohibited Plant
Materials List. Prohibited Plant Materials are listed in Appendix B-1. The
Modifications Committee reserves the right to refuse any plant material that, in its
discretion, will not be compatible with the Bellasera community image or is not
beneficial to the environment.
Plant materials listed in Appendix B-1 are not acceptable under any circumstance.
Some plants are inappropriate to the high desert environment because they are
potentially destructive to the Native Species. Weed-like growth, pollen, excessive
heights and water use make them incompatible with native species.
2. The Declarant has provided landscaping in the following areas:
All Common Area retention basins
All natural, revegetated and enhanced open spaces
Pursuant to Article V of the CC&Rs, it shall be the responsibility of the
Association to maintain the Common Areas and the Area of Common
Responsibility consistent with the Community-Wide Standard, as those terms are
defined in the CC&Rs. Natural Area Open Spaces shall be maintained in a natural
state as required by the City of Scottsdale Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Ordinance and any other applicable law. The Association shall perform all of its
maintenance responsibilities without materially changing the original design
except as provided in the CC&Rs. Plants used to replace existing landscaping
shall be in conformance with the list of approved plant materials.
3. In order to provide an enhanced street scene and attractive street lighting,
each Homeowner will be provided with mature trees which are controlled by a
specific set of installation guidelines. This program is known as the Street Tree
Program.
a. One Bellasera nursery tree will be given to each Series I
Homeowner. Two Bellasera nursery trees will be given to each Series II
and Series III Homeowner.
b. Trees will not be selected by the Homeowner, but dispensed based
on location in nursery. Trees are primarily Foothills Palo Verde.
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c. Trees will be placed in the front yard of the home site. In Series I,
the tree must be placed within 3' of the sidewalk, or (no Sidewalk) within
10' behind the curb. In Series II and III, one tree must be placed within 3'
of the sidewalk, or within 10' behind the curb (no sidewalk). The second
tree must be placed within 7' of the side property line and within the front
15' of the property.
d. Developer-provided trees must be illuminated, from dusk to
midnight daily, by at least one exterior "up-light" or "hanging fixture"
located in the branches/canopy of the tree(s).
e. Homeowner will provide hole(s) and an operational irrigation
system before trees will be planted. Trees will be warranted for one year
under these conditions. After the warranty period, the Owner is
responsible for replacing tree(s).
f. Location for developer-provided trees must be identified on the
Homeowner's landscape design plans. Locations will be approved in
accordance with these guidelines. It will be the Homeowner's
responsibility to alert 'Contractor' for the installation of the tree(s). With
formal approval of Landscape Designs, Homeowner will be provided with
the Developer's approved landscape contractor's phone number, hours of
operations, and installation coordination instructions.
4. If landscaping of a Lot is not provided by the Declarant, the Owner of
such Lot shall be responsible to provide full landscaping in all Front and Back
Yards within a period of one-hundred twenty (120) days from close of escrow.
Landscape minimums have been established in Appendix C-1 for Front and Rear
Yards.
The Owner shall supply the Modifications Committee with an initial landscape
plan for his or her Lot prior to initiating any work on the landscape plan and
within thirty (30) days after the close of escrow. The procedures for submitting
and obtaining approval are set forth in Article II of these Design Guidelines.
All landscaping and landscaping plans shall comply with the following minimum
requirements:
a. The use of drought-tolerant, arid-region species is required for all
yard landscaping except that limited turf areas are permitted as provided
below.
b. Front yard ground plane shall be covered with a combination of
inert and/or living materials. Appendix C-1 sets forth the minimum
requirements for living materials for each Lot size. Minimal turf areas are
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permitted by the City of Scottsdale Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Ordinance and the approved Master Environmental Design Plan for
Bellasera, but are subject to the restrictions set forth in subsections c, d,
and e below. Turf is acceptable only if installed as Hybrid Bermuda sod
and only if it meets the other requirements for turf outlined in these
Design Guidelines. Notwithstanding anything herein, seeded common
Bermuda turf is not permitted in Residential Yards.
c. Turf placed within the front yard should be adjacent to the entry
walk, not exceed thirty percent of the total front yard area, including paved
areas, and be physically separated from the adjacent landscape areas by a
4" curb, steel header or a decorative wall to prevent over spray and run-off
into planter areas, sidewalks and streets.
d. Turf areas must be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width.
e. The total turf areas allowed within each Lot shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the gross square footage of the Lot.
f. Inert materials shall include native granite rock, flagstone and
decomposed native granite of a color that closely resembles the natural
desert floor. No artificially colored rock or unnaturally colored rock shall
be permitted as ground cover. Granite shall be Madison Gold 3/4" - 1/2"
minus, or similar. Resident shall submit a sample for approval. Screened
granite is not permitted. Granite specified as minus contains a range of
sizes including finds which provides a more natural appearing surface.
g. No statues, sculptures, depictions or artifacts will be permitted in
front or street side yards. Fountains may be installed in rear yards and in
front courtyards only, shall be limited in height to five (5) feet above the
finished grade of the Lot and must be compatible with the architectural
character of the community.
h. Seasonal annual beds are only acceptable for use within enclosed
areas of the residential yard. This includes courtyards but does not include
front yards that are not enclosed. Seasonal annuals may also be used
within pots or containers. Exception: native annual species indicated on
the approved plant species list are acceptable for use in residential yards
and transition areas.
i. Pots, containers, raised planters and hanging baskets may be used
within enclosed areas of the residential yard. In situations where the front
yard is not enclosed or there is not a courtyard, two pots may be placed
immediately adjacent to the front door. The finish of any pot that is not
completely screened from view must be terracotta or muted desert tones
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which blend with the color of the home. Any plants on the approved plant
list as well as seasonal annuals are acceptable for use in pots or containers
(N, E1, E2, E3 & E4). Plants on the Prohibited Plant List cannot be used
under any circumstance unless otherwise noted on Appendix B-1.
j. Wildflower, native seed mixes and a selection of native
wildflowers is provided on the Approved Plant List, Appendix B, for use
in creating naturalized wildflower drifts within the residential yard
landscape. Refer to Appendix B plants categorized as Native (N) Flowers
(F).
5. Removal of plants and other landscaping on any Lot is subject to the
review of the Modifications Committee.
D. Site Contouring.
Contour front yards to create visual interest in the landscape and produce soft, gentle
transitions between the existing grade of the home and the adjacent street. Utilize
contours to create micro-climates for planting. Use depressed areas to collect natural run-
off for plants that benefit from, additional water and mounded areas for cacti and other
drought tolerant plants. Contouring should transition into grades on both side of the Lot
to create a flowing, continuous streetscape. All front yard landscape improvements must
include contouring plans.
E. Walls & Fences.
1. Walls shall not be constructed within vista corridors, vista corridor
easements, or vista corridor washes.
2. Solid, opaque walls adjacent to vista corridors shall be set back four (4)
feet from the vista corridor for every one (1) foot of solid, opaque wall height
above three (3) feet, but shall not exceed the maximum height of six (6) feet.
3. No alterations, changes or additions shall be allowed to walls constructed
by the Declarant for or adjusted to any Lot without the prior written approval of
the Modifications Committee.
a. "Rabbit" fencing may be installed inside wrought iron view fences.
The fencing material must not exceed 24 inches in height as measured
from the top of the knee wall and may not be opaque. Fence material must
conform to color guidelines found on page 6 (Section J. colors, Light
Reflectivity Value (LRV) of 40 or less) and page 15 (A) (7) requiring
treatment of "Bright untarnished copper and other metallic surfaces to
reduce reflections." Any material used to attach rabbit fencing to the view
fencing must meet the same color requirements.
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b. Repair and maintenance of any "Rabbit" fencing installed on
common walls (e.g. view fences), including any costs for removal and/or
replacement during any common wall repair or maintenance undertaken
by the Community Association, is the responsibility of the individual
resident.
4. Unless installed by Declarant, no courtyard wall (wall attached to home)
shall be greater than five (5) feet above finished grade elevation nor be
constructed in the front yard of any Lot closer than fifteen (15) feet to the front
yard property line.
5. Decorative walls (free-standing walls) shall not exceed two (2) feet six (6)
inches in height and must be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the edge of
the sidewalk or, if no sidewalk is located on the Lot, a minimum of fifteen (15)
feet from the back of the curb. Height is measured from finished grade along the
exterior side (street side) of the enclosure.
6. Rear yard, side yard and patio wall surfaces shall be masonry, stucco or
wrought iron. Acceptable wall materials are described below. Wall materials
shall be selected to reflect the character of the homes.
Masonry must match the existing masonry used by the Declarant for constructing
walls within the Community, or shall be stuccoed and/or painted to match the
home base color, the neighbor’s base color, or the community wall color on the
exterior sides. The interior walls shall be stuccoed and/or painted to match the
home base color, the home trim color, or the community wall color.
Stucco shall be applied to exterior wall surfaces to cover completely all masonry
joints and CMU block. A minimum of two (2) coat application is required. Stucco
should be a sand finish texture to approximate the surface of the stucco used by
the Declarant on other walls.
Wrought iron must match existing wrought iron in both style and color.
If a wall is to be built on a common property line, letters from neighboring
Homeowners must be obtained stating their agreement to the construction or
modification of the wall. Such letters shall be obtained prior to and enclosed with
the submittal of a Review Request to the Modifications Committee for an Owner-
constructed wall or any addition or alteration to Declarant-constructed wall
located on common property lines. Wrought iron view fence sections on a
common property line are the property of Bellasera.
7. No chain link or similar material or wood, or split rail including traditional
picket fences, shall be used as fence material on lots in Bellasera. The Association
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may utilize any temporary fencing material it deems necessary to protect its
construction sites and maintenance yards.
8. Variance in wall height may be granted by the Modifications Committee
for walls adjacent to public rights-of-way.
9. Unless otherwise specified, maximum height of walls shall be measured
from the finished ground elevation on the highest side of the submitted wall.
10. Cut or fill slopes along the exterior of the wall shall be smooth and taper
gradually to match existing grades.
11. Retaining walls which are partially below the finished grade or walls used
as planters shall be properly moisture-proofed to avoid unsightly water staining. If
staining occurs, the Homeowner is responsible for the complete repair of the
problem.
F. Ancillary Equipment.
1. All ground-mounted pool, spa and water feature equipment shall be
adequately screened from street view and from the view of neighboring property,
including Lots and Common Area by a wall at least one (1) foot higher than the
equipment to be screened. Such screening structures shall be considered an
integral part of the architecture and shall match as closely as possible the design,
color and exterior texture of the home. Screening structures shall be set back from
the equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations or, if no
recommendations are available, shall be placed a minimum of three (3) feet away
from the equipment, to allow for adequate air circulation around the equipment,
but may not trespass on a neighboring Lot without the written approval of the
Owner of such Lot. If the setback requirements for a Lot would prohibit the
construction of a screening structure as provided herein, a landscape buffer may
be approved by the Modifications Committee as an alternative.
2. All air conditioning units must be ground-mounted. The top of any unit
may not exceed 36" from finished floor grade.
3. The installation of solar heating collection panels, or any generating
devices that use solar electricity, may be approved by the Bellasera Modification
Committee, only under specific conditions. The Property Owner shall make a
written proposal to the BMC providing in detail the location, size, number of and
orientation of equipment, finish materials and colors, etc., shall be visually
screened from adjacent Lots and from the streets within Bellasera. All reviews
will take into account and will be superseded by Arizona law as it pertains to solar
panels.
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G. Trash & Recycling Containers
No garbage or trash shall be stored in such a way that it is visible from the street or
adjoining properties unless it is in containers provided by the City of Scottsdale for such
purposes.
Trash and recycling containers may not be stored in the front area of any home. They
shall be placed in the trash pick-up area no earlier than 5:00 P.M. the day prior to pick-up
and removed no later than 11:59 P.M. the day of pick-up.
Bulk trash shall not be stored in the front area of any home. Bulk trash shall be placed in
the trash pick-up area no earlier than three days prior to the designated beginning day of
the week specified for bulk trash pick-up by the City of Scottsdale.
H. Signage
SECURITY: One "security" sign may be installed in the front yard of a residence.
Sign must be no greater than one hundred (100) square inches, no higher than
eighteen (18) inches tall and placed no more than two (2) feet from the foundation
of the home.
FOR SALE, LEASE OR OPEN HOUSE SIGNS: Arizona law denies an
association the authority to prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a For Sale
sign and a sign rider. For Sale, For Lease or temporary Open House signs shall be
in conformance with the industry standard size which shall not exceed 18 x 24
inches and the industry standard size rider which shall not exceed 6 x 24 inches.
Open House hours will be limited to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
and the open house signs are prohibited on the common area.
Except for signage allowed by Arizona law, no other signage is allowed.
I. Holiday Decorations
Given the wide range of worship preference and ethnic backgrounds of the membership
of Bellasera, the Association will not regulate the types of decorations to be displayed.
However, the Committee has determined to regulate the period of time decorations can be
displayed. Therefore, seasonal decorations may be displayed from November 1 to
January 31 and no earlier than one (1) week before and no later than one (1) week after
any nationally recognized holiday not falling within the previously mentioned months.
J. Lighting.
1. All exterior lighting shall comply with the requirements of the approved
Environmental Master Design Plan, Scottsdale's Environmentally Sensitive Lands
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Ordinance, the Scottsdale Zoning Ordinance, and all other applicable laws. All
lighting should be low level and recessed to shield the source of the light.
2. The maximum height of any outdoor lighting source shall be twelve (12)
feet above finished grade at the base of the light standard.
3. Spotlights and floodlights are prohibited unless activated by a motion
detector. Garage eave lights shall be controlled by a dusk to dawn photo cell.
4. Integrate exterior wall, fence or building mounted light fixtures, including
spotlights and floodlights, into the architecture of the house. Design light fixture
enclosures to conceal the fixture and direct the light downward.
5. No post lights will be permitted.
6. Shrubs shall be used to conceal landscape lighting fixtures. Junction boxes
must be placed below grade to minimize day time visibility of the hardware.
7. All fixtures should be incandescent, halogen, florescent or "warm light"
LED lamps less than fifty (50) watts. Colored lamps are not allowed. Where
accent or access lighting is desired, low voltage lighting is recommended and pre-
ferred because of its ability to produce dramatic lighting effects using LOW
WATTAGE lamps. All such lighting fixtures should be dark in color with a matte
finish. Lighting design should consider the use of down lights over uplights to
lessen the impact to the nighttime sky. Such lighting should be used in moderation
as needed to produce reasonable and safe visibility for access and accent.
K. Prohibited Structures.
The following structures shall be prohibited in Bellasera:
Storage buildings or sheds (with the exception of buildings or sheds located in
side yards and that are screened from street view and from view of
neighboring property including Lots and Common Area);
Clothes lines or clothes poles;
Detached garages;
Tents of a permanent nature; and
Basketball hoops and backboards (with the exception of portable basketball
hoops that are screened from street view and from view of neighboring
property including Lots and Common Area when not in use and pool deck
mounted hoops)
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L. Flagpoles/ Brackets.
1. Flagpoles are allowed in the front, or rear yard. Homeowners are advised
that they may also use a bracket mounted on the house or garage to display a flag in the
front of the home. Only one freestanding flagpole per Lot is permitted. No more than
two flags may be displayed at the same time (two flags on the flagpole, or one flag on the
flagpole and one on the bracket).
2. The height of the flagpole can be no greater than the height of the rooftop
of the house. Flagpoles must be round and tapered. The diameter of the flagpole
shall be proportionate to its height. No unusual shapes or colors are permitted. The
flagpole must be anchored in a solid concrete base.
3. The American flag, or an official or replica of a flag of the United States
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard may be displayed by an
Association member on the member's property. The American flag or military flag
must be displayed in a manner consistent with the United States Flag Code sections 4
through 10.
4. The POW/MIA, Arizona State flag, Arizona Indian Nations flag, or a
Gadsden flag may be displayed as a cloth flag on a flagpole or bracket, or by
attaching flat to a wall or flat on the inside or outside of a window, or by hanging
from eaves or on a garage door as long as the flag is displayed according to the
United States Flag Code sections 4 through 10. No other type of "flag" will be
permitted, such as "flag" made solely out of lights, or paint, or other material.
5. It is the universal custom to display the American Flag only from sunrise
to sunset on buildings and stationary flagpoles. Any flag displayed shall be of
appropriate size in relation to the flagpole.
6. The Modifications Committee must approve all plans for flagpoles and
location prior to installation according to the procedures outlined in Design
Guidelines Section 11.
M. Accessory Buildings.
Approval by the Modifications Committee shall be required. Submittal of construction
documents including but not limited to plan and elevation views are required. It is the
Homeowner's responsibility to obtain all necessary local, state and national authority
approvals and adhere to all code requirements.
N. Pools.
1. All swimming pools and/pool/spas shall be of the in-ground type, except
that above ground spas may be permitted if the spa will be adequately screened
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from street view and the view of neighboring property, including Lots and
Common Area
2. All swimming pools, pool/spas and pool equipment shall-be screened from
street view and the view from neighboring property, including Lots and Common
Area in the manner described in Article III, Section E(l).
3. All swimming pools and pool/spas shall be enclosed as required by
applicable law.
4. Pool and spa drains must connect to the street. No pools can be drained
onto open space or any other property.
O. Barbecues, Fire Pits and Fireplaces.
Built-in barbecue units, fire pits and/or fireplaces must be contained within the rear yard
patio or courtyard and must be designed as an integral part of the home. Site chimney
elements to avoid obstructing views from inside the house or from adjacent properties. To
achieve this, the chimney clement on fireplaces must be setback a minimum of ten (10)
feet from any side view fence panel. Both gas and wood burning types of kivas and
fireplaces are acceptable. Wood burning devices requires City of Scottsdale permit.
P. Irrigation.
The use of automatic, underground drip irrigation systems rather than traditional spray
type systems is encouraged for irrigating landscape areas. Spray irrigation should be
limited to turf areas because of its inefficiency and the effect it has on the micro-climate.
Q. Patios and Courtyards.
Patios and courtyards should be designed as an integral part of the architecture of the
home so they can be shaded and protected from the sun by the walls of the home.
R. Architectural Screening, Shade Devices.
1. Screens and Shade Devices
Man-made screens and shade devices must appear as an integral part of the
building elevation even though they may be installed after the building is
completed or occupied. Materials must complement the architecture of the home.
Colored window shading, steel or plastic shutters or wall mounted shading
devices (inside or out) are not permitted. Window screening is permitted,
however, screen fabric must be dark brown or black with frame painted to match
color of home. Most screening and shading needs can be handled with properly
placed landscape materials.
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2. Awnings
Retractable awnings are allowed, however, all awnings are subject to the
following guidelines:
a. Modifications Committee approval is required prior to the
installation of any awnings.
b. The awning color must be of a solid color that most closely
matches the color of the house. A color sample must be submitted at the
time of application for modification is submitted. Any exposed exterior
housing/equipment must be painted to match the house. Brightly colored,
striped, or awnings with designs are not permitted.
c. Awnings may not be installed on windows and/or doors facing the
front yard as defined by the Design Guidelines.
d. Awnings must be retracted when not in use. Either motorized or
manually rolled awnings are acceptable.
e. Stationary awnings are not permitted.
f. Awnings should have a minimum five-year guarantee.
g. Homeowners are responsible for all repairs and maintenance of
the awnings. All awnings must be maintained in a condition that is
consistent with the community-wide standard. Discoloration or disrepair
will necessitate prompt replacement.
S. Security & Screen Doors.
1. Security Screen Doors.
Southwestern and Frank Lloyd Wright styles are approvable; no animal, plant or
character depictions allowed. The frame must conform to the existing colors of
the house, or view fence "Bernard Brown" and be of steel construction. Screen
fabric must be dark brown or black. Modifications Committee approval is
required prior to installation.
2. Screen Doors.
Doors with the same southwestern and Frank Lloyd Wright styles and same
construction as the security doors are approvable. Additionally a minimum of 2-3
straight bars across the center of the door for support are approvable. Frame must
conform to the existing colors of the house, or view fence "Bernard brown".
Screen fabric must be dark brown or black. "Invisible" roll screen doors with
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black or dark brown screens are approvable. Modifications Committee approval
is required prior to installation.
T. Rain Gutters
Rain gutters may be added to residences to prevent erosion of landscaped areas.
All gutter installations must be configured to the appropriate Roof Drainage Plans
for specific homes and elevations. In addition, they must be painted to match the
home. Gutter and top section of the down spout must match the color of the
Fascia; remainder of down spout must match the color of the body of the house.
Drainage shall not be conveyed onto adjacent properties.
U. Gates.
1. No gates to access the Common Areas from Individual Lots shall be
permitted.
2. Side yard access gates shall be constructed with heavy duty steel jams and
gate frames with cedar wood or similar vertical slats to match other such gates as
originally installed by the developer. The metal parts of the gates are to be painted
with Frazee "Bernard Brown" or a similar color to match wrought-iron fencing
throughout the community. Gates must be repainted when rust is visible from the
street.
The wood slats of all gates shall be maintained to retain their original non-
weathered appearance by use of a light stain, linseed oil or a slightly darker stain
that preserves the original cedar appearance.
V. Ramadas and Gazebos.
1. All ramadas and gazebos must be detached from the existing home.
2. The height of any ramada or gazebo shall not exceed twelve (12) feet
above the floor level of the existing home.
3. The size of such structure shall not exceed one-hundred fifty (150) square
feet of area.
4. To ensure an open, airy appearance, no side of any ramada or gazebo may
exceed twenty-five percent (25%) residential construction materials. In other
words, at least seventy-five percent (75%) of each side must be open.
5. All ramadas and gazebos-shall be constructed of stable, non deteriorating
materials and shall be compatible with the design, color, and materials of the
existing home.
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W. Drainage.
1. Contouring yards may not result in major changes to drainage patterns on
the Lot.
2. Water may not be directed toward the building foundation or toward any
neighboring property.
3. Drainage may not be altered to create any condition that could lead to off-
site soil erosion on open spaces.
X. Antennas and Satellite Dishes.
1. No antenna, satellite dish or other device for the transmission or reception
of television or radio (including amateur or ham radios) signals will be allowed
outside the Dwelling unit, except:
a. those antenna whose installation and use is protected under Federal
law or regulations (generally, certain antennae under one meter in
diameter) provided that an application for such an antenna or other device
must be submitted to the Modifications Committee and such application
will only be approved if:
i. First, the antenna or other device is designed to assure the
minimal visual intrusion possible (i.e., is located in a manner that
minimizes visibility from the street or an adjacent Lot and
preserves the Community Wide Standard); and
ii. Second, the antenna or other device complies to the
maximum extent feasible with these Design Guidelines within the
confines of applicable Federal regulations, i.e., without precluding
reception of a quality signal, or unreasonably increasing the cost of
the antenna or device,
2. Upon the written request of the applicant when submitting the application,
the Modifications Committee shall consider such an application in locations
approved by the Modifications Committee for rear or side yard locations and
appropriately screened.
3. Any transmission cable from a receiver to the house must be underground,
as provided in the CC&Rs. The intent of this provision is to prohibit larger dishes
which have been disguised as patio umbrellas, boulders, or other artifacts or
furniture.
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IV. NONLIABILITY FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS
Article XI of the CC&Rs contains a disclaimer of liability or responsibility for the approval of
plans and specifications contained in any request by an Owner. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING
PLANS OR INFORMATION FOR REVIEW, YOU SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS DISCLAIMER. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, PLEASE ASK A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MODIFICATIONS COMMITTEE TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU.
V. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Design Guidelines may be amended as follows:
A. Changes to these Design Guidelines may be proposed by the Board. Additionally,
any Owner may submit to the Modifications Committee proposed changes to these
Design Guidelines for review and consideration.
B. Any amendment to these Design Guidelines shall be approved by two-thirds (2/3)
of the members of the Modifications Committee.
C. Such amendment shall be promptly posted in a prominent place within the
Properties.
D. All amendments shall become effective upon adoption by the Modifications
Committee. Such amendments shall not be retroactive to previous work or approved
work in progress.
In no way shall any amendment to these Design Guidelines change, alter or modify any
provision of the CC&Rs or the Articles or Bylaws of the Association.
DEFINITIONS
Casita Courtyard: The outdoor space enclosed by a casita, the main residence and Side Yard
walls. These Courtyards are considered a part of the Side Yard and are not subject to landscape
minimums. Plant species listed as N, El, E2, E3 and .E4 are acceptable for use in Casita
Courtyards.
Courtyard: The portion of a residential Lot at the front entrance area enclosed by low walls or
fences for the purpose of creating a transition zone between the living area of the house and the
Front Yard. Courtyards are considered Enclosed Areas of a Residential Yard and are required to
be landscaped (refer to minimum standards for Front Yards outlined in Appendix C-1). Plant
species listed as N, El, E2, E3 and E4 are acceptable for use in Courtyards.
E.S.L.O. Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance: This project was developed in
accordance with the ordinance. Copies are available at the City of Scottsdale.
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Enclosed Areas: Any portion of a Lot completely enclosed within a fence or wall or a
combination of both. Enclosed Areas may be visible from adjacent properties. Plant species
listed as N, El, E2, E3 and E4 are acceptable for use in Enclosed Areas.
Front Yard: A space on any Lot unoccupied by a structure and defined by striking an imaginary
line from the front corners of the residence, garage, or casita, perpendicular to the wall or fence.
In most cases the Front Yard is the area between the street and the side yard walls and residence.
In some cases, such as corner Lots where there is dual road frontage, the Front Yard also
includes the portion of the Lot outside the fence or wall along the adjacent road frontage. Front
Yards are required to be landscaped according to the minimums established in Appendix C-1.
Plant species listed as N, El and E2 are acceptable for use in Front Yards.
Native Species: Any species of plant determined by the Master Developer to be indigenous to the
Bellasera site whether ground cover, shrub, cactus, or tree, and listed in Appendix B as a Native
plant (N). Native Species are acceptable plants for use in any landscape area.
Natural Area Open Space (NAOS): That portion of the natural desert, which is undisturbed or
revegetated to a level consistent with the surrounding, native plant densities and must remain as
undeveloped open space. This is referred to as N.A.O.S. or Natural Area Open Space in
documents pertaining to this project.
Protected Plants: Native free and shrub species with a caliper of four-inches (4") or greater or
cacti six-foot (6') in height or greater, or any other plant deemed protected by the State of
Arizona, City of Scottsdale or the Master Developer.
Restored Natural Area: Areas damaged by previous construction or natural acts restored to a
natural state by transplanting and/or planting native materials (N) in densities that replicate
natural conditions typical to that area.
Rear Yard: The space on any Lot, unoccupied by a structure that is defined by striking an
imaginary line from the rear comers of the residence perpendicular to the side wall or fence. Rear
yards must be landscaped according to the minimum requirements outlined in Appendix C-1.
Plant species listed as N, El, E2, E3 and E4 are acceptable for use in the Rear Yard.
Residential Yard. That portion of a Courtyard, Rear or Side Yard enclosed within solid masonry
walls or a combination wall and view fence. Front Yards shall be considered a part of the
Residential Yard except in situations where the Front Yard abuts a Natural Area or NAOS
parcel. Residential yards that abut a Natural Area or NAOS parcel not separated by, masonry
walls or fences are considered Transition Areas. Plant species listed as N, El and E2 are
acceptable for use in Residential Yards except where otherwise noted in these definitions.
Side Yards: The space on any Lot, unoccupied by a structure that is enclosed with walls or fence
which is not defined as Front or Rear Yard. Landscape standards do not apply where the Side
Yard is enclosed by solid, opaque walls; however, Side Yards which are enclosed by view fence
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shall be considered Rear Yards and are subject to the landscape minimums outlined in Appendix
C-1.
Capitalized terms that are not defined in these Design Guidelines shall have the same meaning as
set forth in the CC&Rs.
These Design Guidelines have been adopted by the Modifications Committee of Bellasera
Community Association, Inc. on this 13th day of July 2010.
MODIFICATIONS COMMITTEE
By:
Name:
Title: Chairperson
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APPENDIX A BELLASERA MODIFICATION APPLICATION
AMENDED DECEMBER 15, 2011
OWNER’S NAME: __________________________________ DATE: ______________
NEIGHBORHOOD: ________________________________ LOT # ______________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________________
PLAN NUMBER OR MODEL OF HOME: ___________________________________
NATURE OF REQUEST: ______ Review and approval of final plans (initial submission)
______ Appeal of a “NOT APPROVED” Review Request or any notation of an “APPROVED AS NOTED” Review Request.
______ Review and consideration of exceptions to or deviations from the Design Guidelines.
______ Review and consideration for a change to the provisions of the Design Guidelines.
Description of Proposed Construction or Modification (check one or more of the following). PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS OF PLAN ON THE LINES BELOW AND ATTACH ANY DOCUMENTATION WITH THIS APPLICATION.
A. [ ] Addition or alterations to existing home. B. [ ] Landscape, irrigation, lighting and contouring plans. C. [ ] Hardscape plans (hard permanent materials, such as paving, brick, masonry, railroad ties,
wood trim, concrete, rocks, flagstone, outdoor barbecue, fireplaces or other inert material). D. [ ] Walls, gates and/or fences. E. [ ] Pools and/or spas.
DETAILS OF PROPOSED PLAN: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any approved construction requiring the use of a dumpster: All dumpsters must be
placed in the driveway and not set on the street.
Owner is responsible for removing, sweeping and cleaning all construction and landscape debris from common area including sidewalks, streets and open space.
Is lot adjacent to vista corridor or open space corridor (e.g. wash) [ ] YES [ ] NO one.
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As required by the Bellasera Design Guidelines submit two (2) copies of plans for the proposed construction or modification. Plans are to be a minimum of 11” x 17”.
Copies of City Permits, if required for the proposed construction or modification, should be submitted with the application. I anticipate that the proposed construction or modification described in the attached plans will be completed within __________ days/months from the date that I receive approval from the Modification Committee. I understand that, if the proposed construction or modification is approved I will be responsible for scheduling all work in a timely manner, for completing the work within the time period specified in the committee’s approval, and for complying with the approval issued. I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO WORK MAY COMMENCE PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AND THAT I WILL BE LIABLE FOR ALL COSTS NECESSARY TO BRING ANY NONCONFORMING WORK INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE DECLARATION AND THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND FOR SUCH OTHER PENALTIES AS PROVIDED IN THE DECLARATION AND THE DESIGN GUIDELINES. When the owner’s plans and specifications have been approved Management will notify the applicant in writing.
If you have any questions or need further information, you may contact me at the address and telephone number below or my subcontractor or representative (provide name, address, and telephone number).
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________
Subcontractor’s Name:_____________________________________________________ MODIFICATION COMMITTEE REQUESTS WILL BE REVIEWED WITHIN 30 DAYS. REQUESTS WILL BE EITHER APPROVED, DENIED OR RETURNED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Owner’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________ If an applicant is dissatisfied with the decision of the Modification Committee, he or she may request a hearing. Decisions of the Modification Committee are final.
When construction of an improvement has been completed the owner must notify Management. A Certificate of Compliance, in recordable form, will be issued after a final inspection of the Modification Committee. Such Certificate shall identify the improvement and the lot upon which it is located. This will verify that such improvements conform to the plans and specifications submitted.
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APPENDIX A-1
RESPONSE TO MODIFICATION REQUEST
ANY APPROVAL ISSUED DOES NOT RELIEVE THE OWNER FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CC&Rs AND THE DESIGN GUIDELINES.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE MODIFICATIONS COMMITTEE:
Date:
Regarding the Modification Application Submitted by:
Name:
Lot No.
Address:
Application regarding:
( ) Approved (the documents submitted are approved)
( ) Approved as Noted (the documents submitted are partially approved; however, no work may
commence until the Owner resubmits the application and plans incorporating all conditions and
approval is received from the committee.
( ) Not Approved (the entire document is not approved, and no work may commence. Owner must
resubmit the application with more information or changes to obtain approval)
COMMENTS:
When the approved modification has been completed the Owner shall notify the Modifications
Committee. A member of the Committee will inspect the modification to insure compliance
with the approved request. Following a satisfactory inspection, a CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE will be issued (sample form attached as Appendix A-3).
Authorized Signature of Committee Member
Date:
Approval by a committee does not alleviate the responsibility of the Owner to obtain any
necessary governmental approval or permits.
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APPENDIX A-2
BELLASERA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
7350 EAST PONEBELLA DRIVE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85266
480-488-0400
COMPLIANCE FORM
The Bellasera Modification Committee certifies to:
OWNER:
LOT NO
ADDRESS:
That of this day of , 20 , the Owner has
completed all improvements made and other work done upon or within Lot in accordance with the
Modification Request submitted to this committee and approved on the day of
, 20 , and that all work complies with the provisions of Bellasera CC&R's and the
Design Guidelines.
Approved by Modification Committee Member
Description of Modification:
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APPENDIX B
APPROVED PLANT MATERIAL LIST
Many of the plants on this list require moderate to no supplemental irrigation once established.
For good appearance, supplemental irrigation may be applied. Most of these plants use less water
than traditional high water use landscape plants, and this list provides a variety to accomplish
any landscape design need.
PLANTS NOT ON THIS LIST MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE MODIFICATIONS
COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE III, SECTION C(I):
LEGEND:
N = Native plant species required for use within Natural Areas but are also suitable for use
within any landscape area.
El = Arid Region species acceptable for use in Enhanced Areas. El plants may also be used in
areas where E2, E3 and E4, species are acceptable.
E2 = Arid Region species suitable for use within Residential Yards only. El plants may also be
used in areas where E3 and E4 species are acceptable.
E3 = Arid Region species suitable for use within Enclosed Yards only. E3 plants may also be
used where E4 species are acceptable.
E4 = Ornamental plant species suitable for use in containers or pots but not suitable for use in
landscape areas or beds. Containers or pots are subject to the requirements outlined in Section III
C.3.i.
TYPICAL LANDSCAPE USE:
A = Accent Plant
C = Cacti
F = Flower (annuals or Perennials)
Gc = Groundcover
OGr = Ornamental Grass
S = Shrub
T = Tree
V = Vine
P = Potted or Container Plants
SIZE:
Sm = Small (less than 2 feet high)
M. = Medium (between 2 feet and 4 feet high)
Lg = Large (more than 4 feet high
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ZONE BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME KEY SIZE
N Acacia greggii Catclaw Acacia S Lg
E2 Acacia redolens 'Desert Carpet' Prostrate Acacia Gc
E2 Acacia Ancura Mulga T M
E2 Acacia schaffneri Twisted Acacia T
E2 Acacia smallii Sweet Acacia T
E2 Acacia willardiana Palo Blanco T
E4 Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' Peter Pan Lily P/F
El Agave species Agave A Sm-Lg
E2 Aizoaceae species Ice Plant Gc
EI Aloe barbadensis Aloe Vera A Sm
El Aloe saponaria African Aloe A Sm
El Aloe species Aloe A Sm-Lg
N Ambrosia deltoidea Bursage S Sm
E2 Anigozanthos flavidus Kangaroo Paw A M
E2 Anisacanthus quadrifidus v.
brevilobus Mtn Flame Anisacanthus S M
E2 Anisacanthus quadrifidus v.
wrightii 'Mexican Flame' Flame Honeysuckle S M
E2 Antigonon leptopus Queen's Wreath V
E2 Aquilegia chrysantha Golden-spurred Columbine F
N Asclepias subulata Desert Milkweed A M
E4 Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus Fern P/Gc
E4 Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron Plant P/A M
E2 Baccharis 'Centennial' Centennial Baccharis Gc
N Baileya multiradiata Desert Marigold F
E2 Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' Bougainvillea V
E2 Bougainvillea 'LaJolla' Bush Bougainvillea S M
E2 Bougainvillea 'San Diego Red' Bougainvillea V
E2 Bougainvillea spectabilis Bougainvillea V
E4 Brassica oleracea v. acephala Ornamental Kale P/F
E2 Buddleya marrubifolia Wooly Butterfly Bush S Lg
E2 Caesalpinia cacalaco Cascalote T
E2 Caesalpinia gilliesii Desert Bird of Paradise S Lg
E2 Caesalpinia mexicana Mexican Bird of Paradise S Lg
E2 Caesalpinia pulcherrima Red Bird of Paradise S Lg
E2 Calliandra californica Baja Red Fairy Duster S Lg
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El Calliandra eriophylla Fairy Duster S M
E2 Calylophus hartwegii 'Sierra
Sundrop' Calylophus Gc
N Carnegica gigantca Saguaro A
E2 Cassia species Cassia S Lg
E4 Centaurea cineraria Dusty Miller P/F
E2 Cercidium 'Desert Museum' Hybrid Palo Verde T
N/E I Cercidium floridium Blue Palo Verde T
N/E 1 Cercidium microphyllum Foothill Palo Verde T
E2 Cercidium praecox Palo Brea T
E2 Cereus hildmannianus v.
monstrose Curiosity Plant C
E2 Chamaerops humilis Mediterranean Fan Palm A Sm
N Chilopsis linearis Desert Willow T
E4 Chrysanthemum frutescens Marguerite Daisy P/F
E2 Convolvulus mauritanicus Ground Morning Glory Gc
E2 Cooperia drummondii Rain Lily F
E2 Cordia parvifolia Small Leaf Cordia S Sm
E4 Coreopsis species Coreopsis P/F
E2 Cuphea llavea Bat Faced Cuphea F
E2 Cynodon species Hybrid Bermuda Gc
E3 Cyperus alternifolius Umbrella Plant A M
E3 Cycas revoluta Sago Palm A M
E Dalea capitata 'Sierra Gold' Sierra Gold Dalea Gc
E1 Dalea greggii Trailing Indigo Bush Gc
E1 Dalea pulchra Indigo Bush S
E 1/E2 Dasylirion wheeleri Desert Spoon A Lg
E4 Dianthus species Pinks P/F
E2 Dicliptera. suberecta Velvet Honeysuckle S M
E2 Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily A M
E2 Dietes vegeta Fortnight Lily A M
E2. Dioon, edule Mexican Sago A M
E2 Dodonaea viscosa Hopbush S Lg
E2 Drosanthemum species Ice Plant Gc
E2 Echeveria species Hen and Chicks Gc
E2 Echinocactus grusonii Golden Barrel Cactus C
N Echinocereus engclmannii Englemann's H-hog Cactus C
N Encelia farinosa Brittlebush S M
N Ephedra trifurca Mormon Tea S M
E3 Equisetum laevigatum Horsetail A M
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E2 Eremophila glabra Emu Bush S Lg
N Ericameria laricifolia Turpentine Bush S S Sm
E2 Eschscholtzia mexicana Mexican Gold Poppy F
E2 Euphorbia myrsinites Gc
E2 Euphorbia rigida Gopher Plant Gc
E2 Euphorbia tirucalli Pencil Bush A Lg
E3 Euphorbia trigona A Lg
E4 Euphorbia species Spurge P/A Sm-Lg
E4 Euryops pectinatus Golden Euryops P/F
E4 Euryops viridis Green Euryops P/F
E4 Felicia amelloides Blue Marguerite P/F
E1 Ferocactus acanthodes Fire Barrel C
N Ferocactus wislizneii Fishhook Barrel Cactus C
E4 Ficus benjamina Weeping Fig P/T
E3 Ficus pumila Creeping Fig V
N Fouquielia splendens Ocotillo A
E2 Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold' Gazinia Gc
E2 Gelsemium sempervirens Yellow Flowering
Jessamine V
E4 Geranium species Geranium P/F
E2 Hardenbergia comptoniana Lilac Vine V
E4 Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' Needlepoint Ivy P/Gc
E1 Hesperaloe parviflora Red Hesperaloe A M
E1 Hesperaloe parviflora (yellow) Yellow Hesperaloe A M
N Hyptis emoryi Desert Lavender S Lg
E3 lberis sempervirens Candytuft F
E4 Impatiens wallerana Busy Lizzie P/F
E1 Justicia spicigera Mexican Honeysuckle S M
E4 Kalanchoe species Kalanchoe P/F
E2 Lantana camara Bush Lantana S M
E2 Lantana montevidensis Trailing Lantana Gc
N Larrca tridentata Creosote Bush S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum candidum
'Thunder Cloud' Thunder Cloud Sage S
M
E1/2 Leucophyllum frutescens Texas Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum frutcscens
'Compacta' Compact Texas Sage S M
E1/2 Leucophyllum frutescens
'Green Cloud' Green Cloud Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum frutescens
'White Cloud' White Cloud Sage S Lg
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E1/2 Leucophyllum hybrid `Rain
Cloud' Rain Cloud Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum laevigatum Chihuahuan Rain Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Rio
Bravo' Rio Bravo Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum pruinosum
'Sierra Bouquet' Sierra Bouquet Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum revolutum
'Sierra Magic' Sierra Magic Sage S Lg
E1/2 Leucophyllum species Texas Sage S Lg
E3 Liatris species Gayfeather F
E2 Linum lewisii Blue Flax F
E2 Lophocereus schottii fa.
monstrosus Totem Pole Cactus C
E2 Lysiloma microphylla v.
thornberi Fern-of-the-Desert T
E2 Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat'sClaw Vine V
N Mammillaria microcarra Pincushion Cactus C
N Melampodium leucanthum Blackfoot Daisy F
E2 Merremia aurea Yellow Morning Glory
Vine V
E2 Mesembryanthemum species Ice Plant Gc
E2 Mimosa dysocarpa Mimosa S Lg
E1/2 Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Regal
Mist' Regal Mist Muhley OGr
E1/2 Muhlenbergia dumosa Bamboo Muhley OGr
E1/2 Muhlenbergia emersleyi 'El
Toro' Bull Grass OGr
E1/2 Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
'Autumn Glow' Autumn Glow Muhley OGr
E1/E2 Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass OGr
E1/2 Muhlenbergia rigida 'Nashville' Nashville Grass OGr
E4 Nierembergia species Dwarf Cup Flower P
E1/E2 Oenothera berlandieri Mexican Evening Primrose Gc
E1/E2 Oenothera caespitosa Evening Primrose F
N Olneya tesota Ironwood T
E3 Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass Gc
N Opuntia acanthocarpa Staghorn Cholla C
N Opuntia bigelovii Teddybear Cholla C
E1 Opuntia baiilaris Beavertail Prickly Pear C
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E1 Opuntia basilaris ramosa Dwarf Beavertail Cactus C
E2 Opuntia microdasys Bunny Ears C
E2 Opuntia robusta Prickly Pear Cactus C
E2 Opuntia santa-rita Purple Prickly Pear C
E2 Opuntia species Silver Dollar Prickly Pear C
E2 Osteospermum fruticosum Trailing African Daisy Gc
E1 Penstemon baccharifolius Baccharisleaf Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon barbatus Scarlet Bugler F
E1/E2 Penstemon cardinalis Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon eatonii Firecracker Penstemon F
E2 Penstemon gerberii Penstemon F
E2 Penstemon grandiflorus Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon palmeri Palmer's Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon parryi Parry's Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon pseudospectabilis Canyon Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon strictus Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon superbus Superb Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon thurberi Thurber's Penstemon F
E1/E2 Penstemon wrightii Wright's Penstemon F
E1/2 Penstemon species Penstemon F
E4 Phlox subulata Creeping Phlox P/F
E3 Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm A Sm
E2 Pithecellobium flexicaule Texas Ebony T
E2 Plumbago auriculata Cape Plumbago S M
E2 Plumbago scandens 'Summer
Snow' Summer Snow Plumbago Gc
E2 Podranea. ricasoliana Pink Trumpet Vine V
E4 Portulaca grandiflora Moss Rose P/F
E2 Prosopis alba Argentine Mesquite T
E2 Prosopis chilensis Chilean Mesquite T
E2 Prosopis glandulosa Texas Honey Mesquite T
E1 Prosopis pubescens Screwbean Mesquite T
N/E1 Prosopis velutina Native Mesquite T
E4 Rosa species Rose P/S M
E1/2 Rosmazinus officinalis
`Prostratus' Dwarf Rosemary Gc
E1/2 Ruellia brittoniana Ruellia F
E1/2 Ruellia brittoniana Katie Ruellia F
E1/2 Ruellia peninsularis Ruellia S Lg
E2 Salvia chamaedryoides Mexican Blue Sage Gc
E1/2 Salvia clevelandii Chaparral Sage S M
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E1/2 Salvia coccinea Cherry Red Sage F
E1/2 Salvia farinacea Mealy-Cup Sage F
E1/2 Salvia greggii 'Sierra Linda' Autumn Sage S M
E1/2 Salvia leucantha Mexican Bush Sage S M
E1/2 Salvia leucophylla Purple Sage S LG
E1/2 Salvia rnicrophylla S M
E1/E2 Salvia sp. 'Quicksilver' Quicksilver Salvia Gc
E2 Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton Gc
E2 Santolina virens Lavender Cotton Gc
E3 Seasonal Annuals Petunias, Pansies, etc. F
E2 Sedum species Stonecrop Gc
N Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba S Lg
E2 Sophora secundiflora Texas Mountain Laurel S Lg
N Sphaeralcea ambigua Desert Globemallow S
E3 Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ears F
E2 Stachys coccinea Betony, Red Mint F
E2 Tagetes lemmonii Mt. Lemrnon Marigold F M
E1/2 Tecoma stans Yellow Bells S Lg
E4 Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine PV
E2 Vauquelinia californica Arizona Rosewood S Lg
E1 Verbena gooddingii Native Verbena Gc
E2 Verbena rigida Prairie Verbena Gc
E2 Verbena tenuisecta (pulcbella) Moss Verbena Gc
E2 Viguicra deltoidca Goldeneye S M
E2 Wedelia trilobata Wedelia Gc
N Yucca baccata Banana Yucca A Lg
E2 Yucca brevifolia Joshua Tree A Lg
E2 Yucca elata Soaptree Yucca A Lg
E2 Yucca gloriosa Yucca A Lg
E3 Yucca recurvifolia Pendulous Yucca A Lg
E2 Yucca rigida Blue Yucca A Lg
E2 Yucca rostrata Beaked Yucca A Lg
E3 Yucca species Yucca A M-Lg
E2 Zauschneria californica California Fuchsia F
E2 Zephyranthes candida Rain Lily F
N Zizyphus obtusifolia Graythorn S Lg
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APPENDIX B-1
PROHIBITED PLANT MATERIAL LIST
The following plants are objectionable and may not be planted in the landscape or within pots or
containers under any circumstances. Plants on the prohibited list are NOT ACCEPTABLE due to
aesthetic reasons, their mature height or growth habit, their excessive pollen production or their
ability to dominate the desert plant community.
1. Any species of tree or shrub whose mature height may be visible above patio walls or
from surrounding property unless it is on the Approved Plant List, or has been previously
approved by the Modifications Committee.
2. Palms (Palmae) species not listed on the Approved Plant List (Appendix B), are
prohibited under any circumstance.
3. All Pines (Pintas), Cypress (Cupressus), False Cypress (Chamaecyparis), Juniper or
Cedar (Juniperus).
4. Olive trees (Olea europaea).
5. Oleanders (Nerium oleander) and Thevetia (Thevetia species).
6. Fountain Grass (Permisctum setaceum).
7. All varieties of Citrus with the following exception: True dwarf varieties that will not
exceed a mature height of six (6) feet may be used only if completely screened from view of any
other residence, open space, wash or any other adjacent land use behind solid, opaque walls.
8, Common Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) in seed or sod form. Hybrid Bermuda
varieties are acceptable within Residential Yards.
9. Mexican Palo-Verde (Parkinsonia aculeata).
10. Desert Broom (Baccbaris sarothroides).
11. No artificial plants will be allowed at any time.
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APPENDIX C-1
MINIMUM LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
Minimum standards for landscaping Front and Rear Yards within the Bellasera Community have been
established to ensure visual integrity within the community is maintained. These standards establish the
minimum acceptable level for landscape development. The Modifications Committee will accept
landscape plans that reflect greater quantities of plant material or larger plant sizes providing minimum
landscape criteria have been met.
THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM STANDARDS SHALL APPLY:
Series One Homes: 55' x 115' Lots
Front Yard: The landscape design for the Front Yard shall include a minimum of one 36" Box or larger
tree provided by Declarant.
Rear Yard: The landscape design for the Rear Yard of any Series One Home shall include a minimum of
one: (1) 24" Box or larger tree.
A combination of Shrubs, Groundcover, Accent Plants, Cacti and Ornamental Grasses shall cover no less
than 50% of the Front and Rear Yard landscape area based upon the plants mature size. A minimum of
50% of the plant species utilized should be 15 and/or 5 Gallon plant materials.
Series Two Homes: 95' x 135' Lots
Front Yard: The landscape design for the Front Yard shall include a minimum of two 36" Box or larger
trees provided by Declarant.
Rear Yard: The landscape design for the Rear Yard shall include a minimum of two (2) 24" Box or
larger trees.
A combination of Shrubs, Groundcover, Accent Plants, Cacti and Ornamental Grasses shall cover no less
than 50% of the front and Rear Yard landscape area based upon the plants mature size. A minimum of
50% of the plant species utilized should be 15 and/or 5 Gallon plant materials.
Series Three Homes: 110 x 135' Lots
Front Yard: The landscape design for the Front Yard shall include a minimum of two (2) 36" Box or
larger trees provided by Declarant and one (1) 36" Box or larger tree provided by the Homeowner.
Rear Yard: The landscape design for the Rear Yard shall include a minimum of two (2) 24" Box or
larger trees.
A combination of Shrubs, Groundcover, Accent Plants, Cacti, and Ornamental Grasses shall cover no less
than 50% of the front and Rear Yard landscape area based upon the plants mature size. A minimum of
50% of the plant species utilized should be 15 and/or 5 Gallon plant materials.
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APPENDIX C-2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN CRITERIA
Homeowners should attempt to create a landscape scheme with as mature an effect as possible at the time
of installation. No unusually immature or undersized planting will be permitted.
Plant compositions should employ a variety of sizes of plants when planting rather than all one size.
This creates immediate interest in the landscape scene and helps avoid the look of undersized
plantings. Shrub selection should take into account the natural mature height of the species selected to
avoid heavy pruning. Planting schemes should include species from at least three of the four plant size
groups. The Modifications Committee realizes that plant sizes and relationships will differ depending on
the species chosen and will review each case individually. Plant categories shown below are intended to
include accent plants, vines and ornamental grasses in addition to shrubs and groundcovers (refer to the
Approved Plant List Key). These-plant should be incorporated into the most appropriate size category.
Suggested Plant Size/Type Ratios:
Groundcovers: Low, wide spreading plants up to 18" or 2' in height (35%)
Small Plants: Plant materials which are under 2' in height which are not
classified as groundcovers (15%)
Medium Plants: Plant materials that range between 2' and 4' in height (10%)
*Large Plants: Plant materials above 4' in height (35%)
Cacti. Sizes vary from small to large ( 5%)
*Placement of larger shrubs should be carefully considered so as not to overpower small spaces, block
views from windows or to create a situation where heavy pruning is required to keep the plant size within
the space allotted.
The use of multi-mink trees-is encouraged over single trunk trees within front Yards. This adds to the
informal, natural look along the streetscape. Single trunk trees should be used within narrow sideyards
where canopies can clear structures and not restrict circulation.
Front Yard landscape and maintenance shall be continuous from the back of curb or the back of sidewalk,
whichever is appropriate and shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner.
Mature growth of plant materials shall not encroach on sidewalks or restrict pedestrian circulation. To
maintain sight lines along street corridors, plant heights within Right-of-Way easement should not exceed
two (2) feet .
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APPENDIX C-3
WORKSHEET
Calculations for Determining Number, Size & Ratio of Plant Material
A worksheet must accompany every landscape submittal. Blank forms are provided for your use.
Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed.
The following example is based on a large Lot, Series Three home.
Step One:
Determine the area of the yard to be landscaped in square feet. Do not include any paved areas
such as patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. (Area = length x width)
Size of Landscape Area in Square Feet: Front Yard Rear Yard
1980 SF 2240 SF
Step Two:
Determine the area of landscape required as a minimum to be covered with plant materials.
Multiply the overall landscape area x 50% = number of plant materials needed to meet the 50%
minimum coverage requirement. Determine how many plants will be needed to fill 50% of the
landscape area. Use 16 square feet as the average coverage for each plant. If the landscape area
of the Front Yard is 1980 square feet, multiply x 50% = 990 square feet. 990 square feet divided
by 16 square feet per plant = the number of plants required to fulfill the minimums. In this cast 62
plants are required.
Front Yard Rear Yard
Total # Plants Required Provided Required Provided
62 70
Step Three:
Determine the breakdown of plant types: Groundcovers, Small Plants, Medium Plants, Large
Plants and Cacti. These ratios are intended to serve as a guideline to promote variety in the
planting design. While actual numbers may vary slightly from the suggested ratios, significant
variations may indicate an imbalanced design. To determine the number of plants required for
each plant type, take the overall number of plants determined in Step Two and multiply by each
of the suggested ratios:
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APPENDIX C-3
WORKSHEET CONTINUED
FRONT YARD
Total #
of Plants (Ratio) Type of Plant # of Plants # of Plants
Required Provided
62
35% Groundcovers 22
15% Low Shrubs, Sm. Accents 9
10% Med.. Shrubs, Med. Accents 6
35% Large Shrubs 22
05% Cacti 3
100% TOTALS 62
REAR YARD
Total #
of Plants (Ratio) Type of Plant
# of Plants # of Plants
Required Provided
70
35% Groundcovers 24
15% Low Shrubs, Sm. Accents 11
10% Med. Shrubs, Med. Accents 7
35% Large Shrubs 24
05% Cacti A
100% TOTALS 70
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APPENDIX C-3
WORKSHEET CONTINUED
Step Four:
Determine the breakdown of plant sizes, i.e., 50% of the plant materials utilized should be 5 or
15 gallon size material, while the remainder, 50%, may be 1 gallon material. Take the total plant
count determined in Step Two and multiply by 50% and 50% to determine approx. quantities of
1, 5 and 15 gallon plant materials.
Total # 1 Gallon 5 Gallon
of Plants (50% of Total) (50% of Total)
x% Required Provided Required Provided
62 31 31
Front Yard.
70 35 35
Rear Yard
Step Five:
Prepare the landscape design using overall plant density minimums established in Step Two and
the plant type ratios determined in Step Three. When preparing the plant legend consult the
totals from Step Four. Slower growing plant materials including specimen cacti and some accent
plants, some large and medium shrubs, should be specified in larger container sizes (5 gal. plus)
while the fast growing materials can be specified as 1 gallon material. Market availability of
plant materials at the time you prepare your plan may also play a significant part in which plants
are specified as larger containers.
PLANT LEGEND
Prepare and submit a plant legend with all landscape submittals. The plant legend must reflect
the actual plant materials and quantities depicted on the landscape plan. The legend may reflect
consolidated numbers of plant materials proposed for the Front and Rear/Side Yards as long as
the worksheet information is completely filled out. DRAW ALL PROPOSED PLANT
MATERIALS AT THEIR MATURE SIZE ON A SCALEABLE PLAN. Use the PLANT
LEGEND form provided on following page.
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APPENDIX C-4
PLANT LEGEND
For the residence
Prepared by: Date:
Symbol Botanical
name
Common
Name
Quantity Sz. Of Plant
@ install
H x w @
maturity
Vauquelinia Arizona
Rosewood
3 5 gal. 14’ x 10’
Verbena
gooddingii
Native Verbena 7 1 gal 18’ x 3’
INERT MATERIALS
Symbol Description Quantity Size
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APPENDIX C-5
BLANK WORKSHEET:
Calculations for Determining Number, Size & Ratio of Plant Material
A worksheet must accompany every landscape submittal. This blank form is provided for your use.
Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed.
Step One:
Determine the area of the yard to be landscaped in square feet. Do not include any paved areas
such as patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. (Area = length x width)
Front Yard Rear Yard
Size of Landscape Area in Square Feet:
SF SF
Step Two:
Determine the area of landscape required as a minimum to be covered with plant materials.
Multiply the overall landscape area x 50% = number of plant materials needed to meet the 50%
minimum coverage requirement. Determine how many plants will be needed to fill 50% of the
landscape area. Use 16 square feet as the average coverage for each plant Refer to the sample
included in these guidelines as Appendix C-3 for information about how to complete this form.
Total # Front Yard Rear Yard
Plants Required Provided Required Provided
Step Three:
Determine the breakdown of plant types: Groundcovers, Small Plants, Medium Plants, Large
Plants and Cacti. These ratios are intended to serve as a guideline to promote variety in the
planting design. While actual numbers may vary slightly from the suggested ratios, significant
variations may indicate an imbalanced design. To determine the number of plants required for
each plant type, take the overall number of plants determined in Step Two and multiply by each
of the suggested ratios:
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WORKSHEET C-5 CONTINUED
FRONT YARD
Total # of Plants % Ratio Type of Plant # of Plants
Required
# of Plants
Provided
35 Groundcovers
15% Low shrubs,
Small Accents
10% Medium Shrubs,
Medium Accents
35% Large Shrubs
5% Cacti
TOTALS
REAR YARD
Total # of Plants % Ratio Type of Plant # of Plants
Required
# of Plants
Provided
35 Groundcovers
15% Low shrubs,
Small Accents
10% Medium Shrubs,
Medium Accents
35% Large Shrubs
5% Cacti
TOTALS
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WORKSHEET C-5 CONTINUED
Step Four:
Determine the breakdown of plant sizes, i.e., 50% of the plant materials utilized should be 5 or
15 gallon size material, while the remainder 50% may be 1 gallon material. Take the total plant
count determined in Step Two and multiply by 50% and 50% to determine approx. quantities of 1,
5 and 15 gallon plant materials.
Total # 1 Gallon 5 Gallon
of Plants (50% of Total) (50% of Total)
x % Required Provided Required Provided
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Step Five:
Prepare the landscape design using overall plant density minimums established in Step Two and
the plant type ratios determined in Step Three. When preparing the plant legend consult the
totals from Step Four. Slower growing plant materials including specimen cacti and some accent
plants, some large and medium shrubs, should be specified in larger container sizes (5 gal. plus)
while the fast growing materials can be specified as 1 gallon material. Market availability of
plant materials at the time you prepare your plan may also play a significant part in which plants
are specified as larger containers.
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PLANT LEGEND
Prepare and submit a plant legend with all landscape submittals. The plant legend must reflect the
actual plant materials and quantities depicted on the landscape plan. The legend may reflect consolidated
numbers of plant materials proposed for the Front and Rear/Side Yards as long as the worksheet
information is completely filled out. DRAW ALL PROPOSED PLANT MATERIALS AT
THEIR MATURE SIZE ON A SCALEABLE PLAN. Use the PLANT LEGEND form provided
below.
PLANT LEGEND
For the Residence
Prepared by: Date:
Symbol Botanical
name
Common
Nmae
Quan Sz of plant @
Install
H x w @
maturity
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INERT MATERIALS
Symbol Description Quantity Size